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Body Expressions of Emotion Do Not Trigger Fear Contagion in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Emotion perception deficits in ASD may be due to compromised processing of the emotional component of observed actions.
Journal Article, July 10, 2009
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Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD)
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, July 10, 2009
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Migraine with Aura in Women Is Associated with Cerebellar Brain Infarctions
Contrary to common belief, migraine is systemic with a variety of manifestations.
Journal Article, July 9, 2009
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Thyroid Disorders in Mental Patients
What roles do thyroid hormones play on brain development and function?
Journal Article, July 9, 2009
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The Dirty War Index: A Public Health and Human Rights Tool for Examining and Monitoring Armed Conflict Outcomes
This public health tool identifies rates of undesirable or prohibited war outcomes inflicted on populations during armed conflict.
Journal Article, July 9, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: The Audacity That Physicians Should Take the Helm of Healthcare Reform
As the US healthcare reform movement gains momentum, Medscape Physician Connect commentators propose their own strategies for change.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 9, 2009
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Doctor Shopping for Pain Relief
Some patients feel it is necessary to visit multiple doctors to obtain adequate pain relief.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 9, 2009
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Effect of Buspirone on Thermal Sensory and Pain Thresholds in Human Volunteers
Can Buspirone, a drug for depression and anxiety, relieve pain?
Journal Article, July 8, 2009
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Reporting Bias in Drug Trials Submitted to the Food and Drug Administration: Review of Publication and Presentation
The publication status of all efficacy trials carried out in support of new drug approvals from 2001 and 2002 is reviewed. Why are a quarter of trials still unpublished?
Journal Article, July 8, 2009
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Public Interest and Expectations Concerning Commercial Genotyping and Genetic Risk Assessment
What are the public attitudes towards genetic testing for common diseases and the population's desire to estimate their own genetic risks?
Journal Article, July 7, 2009
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Cortisol, Callous-unemotional Traits, and Pathways to Antisocial Behavior
Is there a correlation between cortisol levels and anti-social behavior?
Journal Article, July 6, 2009
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Aspirin or Anticoagulation? Preventing Cerebral Ischemic Events After Carotid Artery Dissection
In this video blog, Dr. Mark Alberts discusses the results of a study comparing the efficacy of aspirin and anticoagulation treatment in patients with dissection involving the carotid artery.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 3, 2009
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Comparison of Inpatient vs. Outpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Retrospective Case Series
Can ACDF be safetly performed in an outpatient setting?
Journal Article, July 2, 2009
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Use of Extraperitoneal Iliac Artery Endarterectomy in the Endovascular Era
Although iliac artery endarterectomy has largely been replaced by bypass and endovascular options, open endarterectomy continues to play an important role in selected patterns of occlusive disease.
Journal Article, June 30, 2009
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Long Working Hours and Cognitive Function: The Whitehall II Study
How do extra hours on the clock impact brain function?
Journal Article, June 29, 2009
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Human Febrile Illness Caused by Encephalomyocarditis Virus Infection, Peru
The authors identified EMCV infection in serum samples from 2 febrile patients in Peru.
Journal Article, June 26, 2009
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Patient Outcome After Traumatic Brain Injury In High-, Middle- And Low-Income Countries
Patients in low- and middle-income country have over twice the odds of dying following severe TBI but half the odds of disability following mild and moderate TBI that those in high-income countries.
Journal Article, June 26, 2009
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Botulinum Toxin A in the Treatment of Chronic Tension-Type Headache With Cervical Myofascial Trigger Points: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin A as a prophylactic treatment for chronic tension-type headache with myofascial trigger points producing referred head pain.
Journal Article, June 26, 2009
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Risk of Pre-eclampsia in First and Subsequent Pregnancies: Prospective Cohort Study
Does having pre-eclampsia during the first pregnancy predict likelihood of subsequent pregnancy or recurrence of pre-eclampsia in future pregnancies?
Journal Article, June 26, 2009
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The Case: A Child with Skin Lesions, Absent Upper Limb Pulses and Hypertension
A 13-year-old boy presented after an episode of generalized tonic clonic convulsions followed by altered sensorium. What is the diagnosis?
Journal Article, June 25, 2009
